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Green Hub - B.132

Appleton Tower, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9LE

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Overview

Site/Campus Car Park (Windmill Lane)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of 40 George Square.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are 40 George Square.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 490cm x 630cm (16ft 1in x 20ft 8in).
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the 40 George Square Learning Hub.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the 40 George Square Lower Ground Teaching Hub.
    • The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the 40 George Square Learning Hub Windmill Lane entrance.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of Appleton Tower.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of cobbles and block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 26m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • At the time of survey (September 2024) the parking to the side of Appleton Tower was used by building contractors.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Windmill Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located Nicolson Square.
    • The name of the car park is Nicolson Square Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on Appleton Tower lower ground floor, via internal link entrance.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Appleton Tower lower ground floor, via internal link entrance.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the green hub.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 76cm.
  • The width of the opening is 210cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 81cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Internal Link Entrance from Appleton Tower

  • This entrance is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Hub

  • The hub area is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer - Hoist)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, to the front of the building.
    • The distance from the east entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 205cm (width) x 268cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a second door that gives access to the toilet, the door width is 93cm.

Kitchen/Dining

  • The kitchen/dining area is located to the right of the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • There is limited space to enter the kitchenette area, but wheelchair access is possible if a table is moved.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.